Charlotte Pho
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New Year, New Beginnings: Vietnam-China Business Association Launched in Chongqing
On New Year 2025, the Vietnamese Association in Chongqing - Sichuan (China) organized launched the Vietnam - China Business and Commerce Association under the Vietnamese Association in Chongqing - Sichuan.
13/02/2025 10:21

Hanoi’s Craft Villages To Make Entry Into Global Creative Network
A ceremony is scheduled at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel to honor the recognition of Hanoi’s two traditional craft villages, Bat Trang ceramic village in the Gia Lam district and Van Phuc silk village in the Ha Dong district as members of the World Crafts Cities Network.
12/02/2025 11:30

President Ho Chi Minh Statue Display Under Restoration At UK Museum
A display area featuring President Ho Chi Minh’s statue and related artifacts at the Newhaven Museum in East Sussex, the UK, is under restoration.
12/02/2025 10:03

Vietnam, DPRK Strengthen Friendship & Cooperation
The Embassy of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in Hanoi held a banquet on February 6 evening to celebrate the 75th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries (January 31, 1950 – 2025).
10/02/2025 10:02

Vietnam, Finland Ink Deal on Labor Mobility
Vietnam and Finland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation on the mobility of experts, skilled workers, and seasonal laborers from Vietnam to work in Finland.
10/02/2025 09:37

Vietnam’s Coffee Exports Reach Nearly 800 Million USD In January
Processed coffee exports amounted to 17,067 tonnes in Vietnam, bringing in 104.6 million USD, accounting for 11% of total volume and 13% of total export value.
09/02/2025 12:18

Kien Giang In Top 10 Friendliest Destinations In The World
Kien Giang was honored in the top 10 friendliest destinations in the world within the framework of the 13th Traveller Review Awards.
08/02/2025 18:06

From Lost to Found: German Tourist Thanks Vietnamese Police for Returning His Bag
Recently, the Phuc Than Commune Police (Than Uyen district, Lai Chau province) returned a black bag to Philipp Horn (born in 1991, German nationality) including hispassport, visa, his iPod headset, his plane ticket, and many foreign currencies from Japan, Korea, China, and the United States.
07/02/2025 08:31

PM Underscores Nuclear Power For Sustainable Energy Development In Vietnam
Developing green and sustainable energy is an urgent priority for Vietnam, with nuclear power positioned as a crucial solution to meet national needs and global trends.
07/02/2025 06:51

WVI Supports Quang Tri To Improve Clean water, Sanitation And Environment
The People's Committee of Quang Tri province has just issued Decision No. 215/QD-UBND approving the project "Improving Clean Water - Personal Hygiene and Environmental Conditions in the Huong Hoa Regional Program" in six communes, including Huong Tan, Huong Linh, Huong Phung, Huong Son, Huong Viet, and Huong Lap sponsored by World Vision International (WVI).
05/02/2025 01:07

Brazilian Historian Praises CPV's Role In Vietnam’s Modern History
The Brazilian historian highlighted recent policies of the CPV, including administrative reform, the streamlining of the organizational apparatus, digital transformation in public services, cost-cutting measures, business climate improvement, and enhanced national competitiveness.
03/02/2025 08:30

Vietnamese Coast Guard Rescues Filipino Sailor In Distress
The Vietnam Coast Guard has brought ashore a Filippino sailor who fell ill aboard a China Hong Kong-flagged vessel off the coast of southern Ba Ria - Vung Tau province.
03/02/2025 08:17

Da Nang Will Provide Healthcare And Nutrition To Children
The People's Committee of Da Nang City has approved the acceptance of the project "Supporting children with treatment of genitourinary diseases" sponsored by the Asia Injury Prevention Foundation (A.I.P.F) and the project "Educating children on school nutrition for private kindergartens in the city" sponsored by Nagasaki University, Japan.
02/02/2025 10:53

16 French Films To Be Shown For Free During Tet Holiday In Vietnam
16 unique French films that have never been shown in Vietnam will be shown for free on the DANET online movie viewing platform from January 17 to February 17, 2025.
30/01/2025 08:38

Quang Ninh Province: Cultural Space Of Tet Of Ethnic Groups In Vietnam
On January 27, at Quang Ninh Exhibition Of Planning And Expo Center, Ha Long City, the event "Cultural Space of Tet of Ethnic Groups of Quang Ninh Province" took place. This is a meaningful and unique program that attracts a large number of people and tourists, lasting until February 3.
29/01/2025 16:20

Year of The Snake 2025: Wishing A Happy New Year To The Overseas Vietnamese Community
The delegation of the Committee for Overseas Vietnamese in Ho Chi Minh City visited, wished a Happy New Year, and presented gifts to delegates of overseas Vietnamese and their families in Ho Chi Minh City.
28/01/2025 20:25

Firework Display Locations In Vietnam In Lunar New Year 2025
On New Year's Eve of the Lunar New Year 2025, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hue, and many other provinces and cities in Vietnam will organize fireworks displays.
27/01/2025 07:13

The Beauty Of Vietnamese Tet Holiday Across Five Continents
Lunar New Year, the most sacred holiday of the Vietnamese people, is a time for reunion and an opportunity for the Vietnamese community worldwide to preserve traditions and promote their homeland's culture to international friends.
26/01/2025 08:33

Tzu Chi Brings Joy to 250 Poor Households in Tra Vinh with Tet Gifts
The Tra Vinh Union of Friendship Organizations in coordination with the Tzu Chi organization (Taiwan, China) and the People's Committee of Tra Cu district (Tra Vinh) has just organized a program to give Tet gifts to poor households in the communes of Ngai Xuyen, Tan Son, and Ham Giang.
25/01/2025 13:23

Vietnam – Singapore Friendship Association Founded In Hanoi
On January 21, the inaugural congress of the Vietnam-Singapore Friendship Association for the 2025-2030 term was held in Hanoi with the participation of more than 100 delegates, and individuals with strong ties to the island state.
25/01/2025 13:22